CVE-2022-31703 Path traversal in vRealize Log Insight (vRLI)

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a directory traversal flaw in VMware vRealize Log Insight to inject files and achieve remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-31703?

CVE-2022-31703 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in vRealize Log Insight (vRLI), published on 14 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The vRealize Log Insight contains a Directory Traversal Vulnerability. An unauthenticated, malicious actor can inject files into the operating system of an impacted appliance which can result in remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31703?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vmware Vrealize Log Insight.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31703?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-31703 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-31703 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v2g5-92j4-qq7q.

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